BYU football: BYU, Hawaii game to be aired on ESPN2

PROVO — ESPN today announced the BYU vs. Hawaii football game on Dec. 3, 2011, at Aloha Stadium will be televised nationally on ESPN2. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. MT.

In addition, the two universities have signed a long-term contract that could include as many as nine additional football games through 2020. Details will be announced as future schedules are finalized.

BYU and Hawaii have enjoyed a rivalry that dates back to Dec. 10, 1930, when the Rainbow Warriors defeated the Cougars 49-13 in Honolulu. Over the years the two universities have played 27 times, with BYU holding a 19-8 advantage. The last time the schools met, the Cougars won 35-32 in Provo on Sept. 6, 2002.

To date, ESPN has announced television plans for seven BYU football games on the 2011 schedule — four games on ESPN and three on ESPN2. Broadcast plans for BYU's remaining games will be announced at a later date. Listed below are the games that have been scheduled thus far for broadcast.